Akwa Ibom Governor, Umo Eno, PhD, has urged the public to report anyone reselling kiosks at the Christmas Village above the government-approved rate of N100,000.
The governor, who issued the directive on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, vowed to address sharp practices and ensure fairness in the sales process.
Speaking at the unveiling of newly acquired waste management equipment at Itam in Itu Local Government Area, Dr Eno disclosed that some individuals were reselling kiosks for as high as N300,000, a sharp deviation from the official price.
He said, “Now, I have credible intelligence that some people went and bought shops at the Christmas Village and are now re-selling them for as much as N300,000. If anybody tells you to pay N300,000, please report the person immediately.
“Anybody who is selling the shop, just take the shop, pay the person N100,000. If they ask for a balance, tell them to meet Umo Eno.”
The governor directed the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Charles Udoh, to address the issue immediately.
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